Komagata Shrine

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

In 1903, the shrine that was located at the top of Mt. Komagatake was moved to its current location. It is a quiet shrine surrounded by cherry blossoms and old cedar trees. Along with the cherry blossoms in Mizusawa Park, it has been designated as a natural monument by the prefecture as a group of Higan cherry blossoms.
A children's cavalry parade is held as an annual spring festival.

Location: 1-83 Nakaueno-cho, Mizusawa-ku, Oshu-shi, Iwate 023-0857
Business Hours: Visiting hours 9:00-17:00
Inquiries: Contact name: Komagata Shrine

Phone number: 0197-23-2851

FAX number: 0197-23-2847

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